Naval Warfare

The text examines principles and practice of maritime warfare, explaining how states seek and contest command of the sea through measures such as blockade, maintaining a fleet in being, commerce raiding and convoy protection, and amphibious operations. It combines strategic argument with historical case studies to illuminate choices between offensive and defensive postures, the differentiation and distribution of naval forces, and the logistical requirements for sustaining operations. Short chapters treat supply, force deployment, and the relationship between naval action and broader national policy.